Posts Tagged ‘backyard’
16
Dec
Posted by chickenwoman in Chicken care, Events. Tagged: backyard, Chicago, chicken, class, hen. Leave a comment
Raising Chickens in the City: Opportunities and Challenges
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Hours: 10:00 am – Noon
Where: Jensen Room
Cost: $15 / $10 GPCA Members and Volunteers
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions this year to get in touch with your “inner farmer?” Let us help! Jennifer Murtoff, president of Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting, joins us to share the reasons raising chickens in the city is both important and doable. Come join us for this informative class, where you’ll learn a bit about how to choose a chicken for your space, get coop plans, and more.
Please register by visiting the web page and clicking the “register now” button below. If you have further questions about this class, please contact Melanie Harding at x16 ormharding@garfieldpark.org. Please note that registrations cannot be refunded after Friday, December 27th. If you purchase a spot in this workshop after 5pm on Friday, January 4th, please either bring a printed copy of your email receipt, or show it on your smart phone at the door of the workshop.
15
Nov
Posted by chickenwoman in Laws, Media coverage. Tagged: backyard, chickens, hens, Iowa City, laws, legal. Leave a comment
Home to Roost was interviewed this week for this article on the quest to legalize chickens in Iowa City.
The Iowa City City Council voted 5-2 on the first consideration of an amendment to the city’s zoning code on establishing a permit process, which would allow residents to keep chickens at single-family detached residences. Councilors Michelle Payne and Terry Dickens voted against the measure.
Good luck, Iowa City chicken enthusiasts!
17
Apr
Posted by chickenwoman in Laws, Urban agriculture. Tagged: backyard, chicken, city, code, hen, Iowa, law, legal, ordinance. Leave a comment
I got a call yesterday from the University of Iowa and spoke to a reporter who documented the Iowa City chicken-keeping efforts in this article, published online today (4/17/2012).
This movement was seeded by a former chicken keeper from Albuquerque who wanted backyard hens at her new home.
“Everyone comes to the table with different reasons [for urban chicken keeping],” said LaBadie, who organized several chicken-keeping groups in Albuquerque. “… But it’s not like it’s a brand-new thing. They’re allowed in New York City, Los Angeles, Albuquerque, and larger urban areas. I feel like they could work in Iowa City.”
Go, Iowa!
12
Apr
Posted by chickenwoman in Laws, Local food. Tagged: backyard, chickens, hens, law, legal, palatine. Leave a comment
A Palatine couple seeks the right to keep chickens. For more information and a link to their Facebook page, read this article.
“Consider being a part of this group to support green living in the Palatine area by allowing backyard hens!” the Facebook page states.
10
Apr
Posted by chickenwoman in Laws. Tagged: Annapolis, backyard, chickens, city, have, hens, maryland. Leave a comment
After a particularly protracted debated, which lasted until 1 AM, Annapolis, MD, city council approved chicken keeping.
…the most recent bill allowed for up to five chickens per residence and requires a setback of 5 feet from the property line. All coops must comply with building codes. There will be no roosters allowed, only chickens*. And this legislation has a sunset clause of three years. If the council takes no further action, chickens will once again be banished from the City.
To read more, check out the original article.
*The author means hens. Chicken refers to both genders; hen is female, rooster is male.
8
Apr
Posted by chickenwoman in Chicken care, Urban agriculture. Tagged: backyard, city, egg, heavy metals, lead, paint. Leave a comment
Yes, there is a small risk of lead in backyard eggs, especially in buildings constructed before 1978. For more information, see this article.
If you live in Chicagoland and are concerned about lead levels in your soil, contact Susan Kauffman, who tipped me off regarding the lead in eggs issue. She runs a soil analysis service and offers a soil sampling service.
20
Feb
Posted by chickenwoman in Uncategorized. Tagged: backyard, Botanic garden, chickens, class, hens, use. Leave a comment
Home to Roost will be teaching a chicken-keeping class at the Chicago Botanic Garden this spring and was mentioned in Chicago Life magazine as part of a more utilitarian trend in use of backyard space.
19
Feb
Posted by chickenwoman in Events. Tagged: backyard, chicken, class, workshop. Leave a comment
Home to Roost will teach a backyard chicken-keeping class at the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday, April 28, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.in the Garden View Room. For more information, and to register, click here.
3
Feb
Posted by chickenwoman in Chicken care, Events, Urban agriculture. Tagged: backyard, basics, chicken, class, hen, learn, raise. 1 comment
It’s that time again!
Come join Angelic Organics Learning Center and Home to Roost for a class on raising chickens!
Basic Backyard Chicken Care
March 24, 2012 10:00am – 1:00pm
Farm fresh eggs from your own back yard?
YES!
Please join us for a workshop on best practices for Basic Backyard Chicken Care in Chicago and surrounding communities.
Raising chickens as pets and for eggs is LEGAL in Chicago – and part of our growing local food and urban agriculture scene.
Keep yourself, your chickens, AND your neighbors happy – from daily needs and year-round care to relevant city regulations.
Our instructor is the informative and engaging Jen Murtoff of Home to Roost Urban Chicken Consulting.
You will leave the workshop with the knowledge, recommendations, and resources you need for your own home flock – and you’ll make connections with other chicken enthusiasts in Chicago.
Actual costs of workshops are close to double our workshop fees. If you are able, please consider making an additional donation to help cover the full cost of your workshop.
Price: $35.00
Location: (Likely) Christy Webber Landscaping/Rancho Verde
445 N Sacramento (turn into road and go east)
Chicago, IL
Enter from Sacramento (445 N) and follow the road east until it doubles back on itself. Park curbside and come on in.
For more information and to register, go to the Angelic Organics Learning Center site page.
1
Feb
Posted by chickenwoman in Laws, Local food. Tagged: backyard, bee, goat, hen, law, legal, ordinance, san diego. Leave a comment
A sign of the times! San Diego City Council voted on Jan. 31, 2012, to allow residents to keep chickens, goats, and bees, citing the importance of accessing local food. Read more here.
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